1979 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Impala and 1979 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Impala.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Impala | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Impala | 400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
